Johanna, {{hugs}} yes, it is bad at times. I can't look at photos or videos of Bobs without breaking down ... just thinking of him brings tears to my eyes. He was not a easy dog and he caused me a whole lot of stress but seeing that waggy tail and happy face would make me forget all the trouble he caused ... what can I say, all my life I've been a sucker for the bad boys,

I remember your Binx well and how you sought high and low to find a solution to his condition and when you couldn't, even though it was the right and loving thing to do, how hard it was for you to let him go. {{hugs}} & love.

I love my 'new' little boy Alfie, he has made his own space in my heart and I wouldn't be without him now, but I still miss my Bobby SO much. His ever wagging tail, his happy face, his big brown eyes, even his naughtiness. What would have been his 14th birthday is coming up soon, the 20th ... anyone remember how he would hold a sign saying it was his birthday? .. my heart is in pieces.

I am crying with you, Chris. Sometimes, time isn't the great healer that we hope for. I am glad you have Alfie. I do remember how Bob would hold the sign for his birthday. I am sure he will have a heck of a birthday up at the RB! {{hugs}}

Oh Chris,
I remember him holding signs not only for HIS birthday, but for MINE!!! He was such a beautiful boy - you know how much I loved seeing all your posts with Bob *sigh* .... overloaded from the cuteness.

Alfie sure is a cute little guy. You know Bob is looking down and loving the fact that you are not alone, and is looking after you still.

HUGE hugs
Michelle

M!"No dog is born either vicious or friendly, but rather a blank slate that is moulded, for better or worse, by the owner."

Feeling sad and missing my Bobby even more today. For the first time for 14years I will not be making his birthday burger & chips, giving him ice-cream for afters and no getting out the camera for his birthday photo shoot. It's so hard.

Chris, how my heart goes out to you. I know that gawdawful feeling too well after losing my kitties one by one.

I can't help but believe the others are right - Bobby is still very close to you and looking over you and taking care. He loved you too much and also remembers how special his birthdays were at your house.

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1

The clock of life is wound but once and no man has the power
To know just when the hands will stop - on what day, or what hour.
Now is the only time you have, so live it with a will -
Don't wait until tomorrow - the hands may then be still.
~~~~true author unknown~~~~